art Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Obviously, people mock Adult Contemporary radio. It's called "vanilla" and bland. Tedious. Monotonic. Strictly for the elevator. We beg to differ: AC is absolutely captivating. And, to celebrate the chart's 50th anniversary, we've ranked its 50 biggest stars. Aside from being one of the most successful formats in the histories of recorded music and commercial radio, our AC chart is home to hall of famers, big-betters and hard rockers. Home to soulful sweethearts and songwriting superstars. AC isn't a place songs go to die. As radio folks, songwriters and fans well know - AC is the place where stars go to live forever. 1. Elton John 2. Neil Diamond 3. Barbra Streisand 4. Barry Manilow 5. Kenny Rogers 6. Chicago 7. Billy Joel 8. Carpenters 9. Lionel Richie 10. Anne Murray 11. Dionne Warwick 12. Phil Collins 13. Elvis Presley 14. Gloria Estefan 15. Whitney Houston 16. Olivia Newton-John 17. Herb Alpert 18. Michael Bolton 19. Celine Dion 20. Andy Williams 21. Frank Sinatra 22. John Denver 23. Bobby Vinton 24. Rod Stewart 25. Glen Campbell 26. Al Martino 27. James Taylor 28. Mariah Carey 29. Helen Reddy 30. MADONNA The rest: http://www.billboard.com/features/the-top-50-adult-contemporary-artists-1005279522.story#/features/the-50-biggest-adult-contemporary-artists-1005279522.story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyna ♔ Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 I can already tell this is a bullshit list, so fuck it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Enjoi Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 No Carole King? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Enjoi Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Bob Dylan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Wonder Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 I see my good sis Barry Slayahoe and the Legendpenters at #8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyna ♔ Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 ...Austin you are getting a little carried away wit the name thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
art Posted August 6, 2011 Author Share Posted August 6, 2011 I see my good sis Barry Slayahoe and the Legendpenters at #8. You use the Godpenters too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 1. Barbra Streisand 1 in waiting. Celine Dion The rest: http://www.billboard.com/features/the-top-50-adult-contemporary-artists-1005279522.story#/features/the-50-biggest-adult-contemporary-artists-1005279522.story :clapping: :clapping: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escapade Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 15. Whitney Houston 19. Celine Dion 28. Mariah Carey 30. MADONNA The rest: http://www.billboard.com/features/the-top-50-adult-contemporary-artists-1005279522.story#/features/the-50-biggest-adult-contemporary-artists-1005279522.story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escapade Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 :clapping: :clapping: I'm listening to Tell Him right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 I can already tell this is a bullshit list, so fuck it Get out, hata. I see my good sis Barry Slayahoe and the Legendpenters at #8. You use the Godpenters too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyna ♔ Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 :clapping: :clapping: They're always so gorgeous. Especially Celine :wub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 I'm listening to Tell Him right now One of my faves. Of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
--- Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Babs, Where's SHANIA!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 They're always so gorgeous. Especially Celine :wub: They're divine beings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyna ♔ Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Get out, hata. Girl, Michale Bolton, Olivia Newton-John, PLUS half of the list is off as hell? How are James Taylor, Celine and Rod below the top 10? HELL no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Babs, Where's SHANIA!!! I was wondering the same thing. But I just checked her chart stats on Wikipedia, and they aren't that impressive on the AC charts. However, she balanced that shit out by being an albums artist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSimba Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 28. Mariah Carey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Enjoi Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Babs, Where's SHANIA!!! The list is shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Girl, Michale Bolton, Olivia Newton-John, PLUS half of the list is off as hell? How are James Taylor, Celine and Rod below the top 10? HELL no See my revised list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyna ♔ Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 See my revised list. Kinda works. I love my James T. and my Whitney though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Kinda works. I love my James T. and my Whitney though It's funny, the artists on this list are the ones with the most long term fans. If you compare it to, say, the top R&B artists, these ones remain relevant money makers. The AC market is where it's at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
--- Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 I was wondering the same thing. But I just checked her chart stats on Wikipedia, and they aren't that impressive on the AC charts. However, she balanced that shit out by being an albums artist. The only reason I mentioned it is because her Come On Over singles were huge. But it's only one album! The other artists have a much bigger lead on her! The list is shit. I didnt really pay attention Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyna ♔ Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 It's funny, the artists on this list are the ones with the most long term fans. If you compare it to, say, the top R&B artists, these ones remain relevant money makers. The AC market is where it's at. Agreed. Many of these are artists I seriously love. Some of it is pretty fucked though. Btw, you're gonna love my next sig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 The only reason I mentioned it is because her Come On Over singles were huge. But it's only one album! The other artists have a much bigger lead on her! I didnt really pay attention Yeah, her music seemed ubiquitous at the time. I'm still surprised about the lack of #1s from that album. But she was pretty much blacklisted from Country radio during her prime, so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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